Song Writing

An original, personalised love song for your wedding day

Jake is an accomplished professional writer, singer & musician.

Jake’s writing has featured on the pages of various Australian publications and e-zines, as well as a bunch of websites across the wide wide world of digital web. His ability to put succinctly what most others cannot also helped keep him employed for a decade, as a creative copy writer, with the nation’s biggest media company.

But it’s within the sometimes-whimsical sometimes-literal realms of poetry, verse & lyricism that Jake feels his writing really belongs. In high school he filled journal after journal with observation, rhyme and prose – much of which he & Andy turned into original songs (they known as Pretty Penny back then!) – and even today, with his guitar always close by, Jake is still frequently moved to write.

My gorgeous husband sang our favourite song complete with personalised lyrics, to me, in front of all of our wedding guests! What an indescribable surprise and gift. I'll absolutely treasure that moment and the memory (and footage!) forever. Thank you!
~ Bernadette L.

Songwriting Package Options

SONG RE-WRITE (performed by J&A)

Perfect for surprising your other half or as an awesomely unique wedding gift.

Pick an existing song

We re-work the lyrical content to reflect your chosen subject matter

We perform the new, re-written version live at your event

SONG RE-WRITE (performed by YOU)

Surprise your lover or give a speech that’ll bring down the house.

Pick an existing song

We re-work the lyrical content to reflect your chosen subject matter

We rehearse the performance

YOU perform/sing (accompanied by us) the new, re-written version live at your event

ORIGINAL BESPOKE LOVE SONG

An incomparable surprise for your love or a truly unique First Dance.

We meet, chat, email and/or skype

We begin creating (from scratch & based on your unique stories) your Original Bespoke Love Song

We send you a draft of the completed song lyrics (about 4 weeks later) and encourage your feedback

We re-work the lyrical content (if required) and/or start on the musical arrangement

We send you a basic recorded version of the finished product

We perform the Original Bespoke Love Song live at your wedding

DATED & FRAMED LYRIC SHEET

The perfect physical gift to make the moment more than a memory.

A framed, printed version of the lyrics to your song

Add to any song package to create a timeless, physical wedding gift

My Heart Belongs To You

by Jake Newell

You robbed me blind the first timeI laid my eyes on you

I nearly cried when you smiled,and blushed as if you knew;

Just what I felt and that I would melt

if our eyes were locked too long

Then I dealt with just how good you smelt,

and it was like my favourite song,

and i knew…

As long as my heart’s still beating;

as long as I’m still breathing;

as long as the morning see’s the night retreating;

My heart belongs to you.

You offered up a kiss that I couldn’t afford to miss

but then I needed more.

I made a wish and thank God you granted this

when I said I can have you all.

How could I stray or ever stay away

when your love fills up every bone?

To this day I still feel the same

and just I want to let you know,

I want you to know…

As long as my heart’s still beating;

as long as I’m still breathing;

as long as the morning see’s the night retreating;

My heart belongs to you.

As long as my heart’s still beating;

as long as I’m still breathing;

as long as the morning see’s the night retreating;

My heart belongs to you.

SAY ‘HEY!’ and Let’s chat about creating a one-of-a-kind gift or moment for you.

Complete the below form to get some obligation-free info on the various options & packages available.

Please include your role (ie. bride, groom, friend, best man etc.), event date and any other info you think may be relevant. Please note this service is currently only available to those who have an existing J&A wedding booking.